© Darren Yamashita | 2021 Aug 14
Trey Lance had the highlight of the preseason’s opening week, but did that overshadow what was largely a mediocre performance?
That’s what Executive Producer of NFL Films Greg Cosell said on the Ross Tucker Football Podcast, mentioning that the tape showed a quarterback who looked every bit a rookie.
“Trey Lance was a little all over the place,” Cosell said.
“Overall, I thought that he was a little unsettled. He was a little quick. When the primary read was there, he was decisive. When it wasn’t there, he was a little hesitant. He hurried his mechanics, and he played a little fast when he had to come off number one.
“I think he needs some work on his pace and touch throws. In this game, on some throws that required pace and touch, he was a little too much of a fastball pitcher.”
Lance’s stats seem to reflect what Cosell saw. He finished 5-for-14 for 128 yards while taking four sacks. It should be mentioned that 49ers receivers dropped four of Lance’s passes, though his lack of touch could be a contributing factor there.
Still, this moment was pretty sweet: